In West Texas, Winkler County is anchored by Kermit, its county seat. Established in 1910, it has always been tied to oil and ranching. Today, it remains a rural-oilfield county, with Kermit as the main community. Housing is modest, with small houses, mobile units, and oilfield-era homes dominating. Odessa (40 miles east) is the nearest metro. Homes are inexpensive, generally $90,000–$150,000, while ranchland sells $1,500–$3,500 per acre. Buyers are usually oilfield workers, ranchers, and investors seeking low-cost land.